Peppermint Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the classic flavors of chocolate and peppermint, creating a festive treat perfect for the holiday season. These pudding cookies are not only soft and chewy but also feature the delightful crunch of peppermint candy canes, elevating their texture and flavor!
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter softened (1 stick)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3.4 oz box of instant vanilla pudding mix
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- red food coloring- about 10-15 drops optional
- ⅓ cup crushed peppermint candy canes I used about 15 of the small ones
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a couple baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon mats. Set aside.
- Batter: In a large bowl, cream the sugar and butter for about 2-3 minutes, using an electric mixer. Add in the egg, sour cream, and pudding mix and continue to beat for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Incorporate the flour mixture into the wet butter mixture and mix until well combined. Add the peppermint extract and mix again. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed candy cane pieces.
- Bake: Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Be sure to let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
These peppermint chocolate chip cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg